A Maine man involved in an October car crash in Wilmington has died from his injuries.

Delaware State Police now are leading the investigation into the crash that eventually would kill 91-year-old Eugene Paine. Though he refused medical treatment after the crash, he was hospitalized later in Florida and died from a head injury on Dec. 11.

Police said the multi-car crash happened on Oct. 27 around 7 p.m. on I-295 southbound just north of I-495.

A 2015 Jeep Cherokee, operated by a 57-year-old Somerville, Massachusetts man, was stopped in the left lane of I-295, in congested traffic, police said.

Stopped directly behind the Jeep was a 2010 Hyundai Sonata, operated by a 27-year-old Hoboken, New Jersey, woman. A 2013 Chrysler 200, being driven by Judith Kelley, 73, of Portland, Maine, was proceeding I-295 southbound, in the left lane, following directly behind the Hyundai.

Police said Kelley became distracted and failed to stop, at which time she struck the rear of the Hyundai, which in turn, was forced into the rear of the Jeep. At the time of the original incident, Kelley was cited for careless driving.

Everyone involved in the crash, refused medical treatment at the time of the incident, including Paine, police said. He was the front seat passenger in the Chrysler.

Contact Adam Duvernay at aduvernay@delawareonline.com or (302) 319-1855 or @duvINdelaware.